Inquirer Plus vs PulseBoard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Inquirer Plus
Access news and in-depth analysis from the Inquirer, with a personalized feed and adjustable reading modes. Bookmark articles for later or explore editor's picks. Includes a digital replica of the newspaper and classic puzzle games.
- Personalized newsfeed
- Expert commentary and analysis
- Dark mode and adjustable font size
- Bookmark stories for later
- Editor's Picks
- Digital newspaper replica
- Classic puzzle games
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Experience the new Inquirer Plus: Updated. Fast. Convenient. Inquirer Plus brings the stories from the Inquirer directly to your hand. Personalize your newsfeed depending on your interests. Dig deeper into stories with commentary and analysis from our experts. For a more comfortable reading experience, switch to dark mode and adjust the font size. Limited time to read in the morning? Bookmark stories to read later. Or better yet, go through our Editor's Picks to discover the most important stories that you need to know. It's not all serious. We also have games! Relax with classic puzzles like Crossword and Sudoku. The new Inquirer Plus also gives you access to a digital replica of the Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper. Terms and conditions: https://services.inquirer.net/user-agreement/
PulseBoard
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PulseBoard is your real-time intelligence dashboard for the Philippines. One app, everything that matters. Stay ahead with live weather alerts from PAGASA, fuel price tracking from DOE, breaking news from top Philippine sources, earthquake monitoring from PHIVOLCS, toll fees, commuter fares, and more. All in one clean, glanceable dashboard. Tap Weather or Fuel Prices for the full picture. 7-day forecast, hourly breakdown, brand-by-brand comparison, 8-week price trends. AI-powered insights help you understand what's happening at a glance. No drama, no bloat. Just the information you need. FREE FEATURES: - Real-time weather with human-friendly summaries - Weather detail page with 7-day forecast and hourly breakdown - PAGASA alerts and NDRRMC advisories - Live fuel prices per brand (Petron, Shell, Caltex, and more) - Fuel detail page with brand rankings and price trends - Breaking news from Rappler, Inquirer, GMA, Manila Bulletin - Earthquake monitoring near PH - Toll fee calculator with destination search - Commuter fares (jeepney, bus, MRT/LRT, Grab) - Holidays calendar with next-holiday countdown - Emergency hotlines with one-tap calling - Flight tracker for NAIA, Mactan, Clark - Push notifications for earthquakes and breaking news - Smart offline mode with cached data - Customizable widget dashboard PULSEBOARD PRO: - Unlimited widgets - AI Intel powered by Claude - Live News TV channels - Priority push notifications - Support independent PH tech Built by Filipinos, for Filipinos. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: PulseBoard Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription. - Monthly: ₱149/month - Yearly: ₱999/year (₱83/month) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://dnyeldev.github.io/pulseboard-legal/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://dnyeldev.github.io/pulseboard-legal/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PulseBoard at every 10 days against Inquirer Plus's every 5 weeks. PulseBoard also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Inquirer Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PulseBoard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Inquirer Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, PulseBoard every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Inquirer Plus | PulseBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (254 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 254 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Inquirer Interactive | Daniel Mabalot |
In-app purchases
Inquirer Plus
- Basic - 1 Month$2.991 Month
- All Access - 1 Month$4.991 Month
- Basic - 1 Year$29.991 Year
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- All Access - 1 Year$49.991 Year
PulseBoard
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Annual$14.991 Year
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